Inflation continues to soar. But what if there’s an even bigger surprise lying in wait for financial markets? The French presidential election result could undermine European bonds markets, stocks and the euro itself.

France is the swing vote of the EU. When they side with the south, spendthrift policies reign. When they side with the north, frugality returns.

The French presidential election which determines how France will swing is drawing near. And financial markets are pricing in the same presumptions as before Brexit and Trump… that there will be no surprises.

What could possibly go wrong? And when will we know?

Find out, from Nigel Farage…

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Nick Hubble
Editor, Fortune & Freedom